Long Ton (UK) to Short Ton (US) Converter
Convert Long Ton (UK) (long ton) to Short Ton (US) (ton) instantly. 1 long ton = 1.12 ton.
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1 long ton = 1.12 ton
Formula:
ton = long ton × 1.12With your value: 1 long ton = 1.12 ton
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Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in long ton (uk) so you can sanity-check the result.
Other Long Ton (UK) to Short Ton (US) conversions
Long Ton (UK) to Short Ton (US) Conversion Table
| Long Ton (UK) (long ton) | Short Ton (US) (ton) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.56 |
| 1 | 1.12 |
| 2 | 2.24 |
| 5 | 5.6 |
| 10 | 11.2 |
| 15 | 16.8 |
| 20 | 22.4 |
| 25 | 28 |
| 50 | 56 |
| 100 | 112 |
| 250 | 280 |
| 500 | 560 |
| 1000 | 1,120 |
Short Ton (US) to Long Ton (UK) Conversion Table
| Short Ton (US) (ton) | Long Ton (UK) (long ton) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.446429 |
| 1 | 0.892857 |
| 2 | 1.785714 |
| 5 | 4.464286 |
| 10 | 8.928571 |
| 15 | 13.392857 |
| 20 | 17.857143 |
| 25 | 22.321429 |
| 50 | 44.642857 |
| 100 | 89.285714 |
| 250 | 223.214286 |
| 500 | 446.428571 |
| 1000 | 892.857143 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Long Ton (UK) (long ton)
Mass
Traceable to the kilogram, defined by fixing the Planck constant at 6.626 070 15 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s. Avoirdupois masses derive from the 1959 international pound (0.453 592 37 kg exactly).
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Short Ton (US) (ton)
Mass
Traceable to the kilogram, defined by fixing the Planck constant at 6.626 070 15 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s. Avoirdupois masses derive from the 1959 international pound (0.453 592 37 kg exactly).
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Long Ton (UK) to Short Ton (US)
To convert from Long Ton (UK) (long ton) to Short Ton (US) (ton), multiply the value by 1.12.
Formula: ton = long ton × 1.12
Reverse: long ton = ton × 0.8928571429
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Long Ton (UK). For example: 5 long ton
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 1.12
- The result is: 5.6 ton
About Long Ton (UK)
The long ton (imperial ton) equals 2,240 pounds or 1,016.0469088 kg, and remains in use for shipping displacement.
Common uses: shipping, UK industry (historic).
About Short Ton (US)
The short ton equals 2,000 pounds (907.18474 kg) and is the everyday "ton" in the United States.
Common uses: US freight, construction materials, mining.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Short Ton (US) are in 1 Long Ton (UK)?
There are exactly 1.12 Short Ton (US) in 1 Long Ton (UK). This means the conversion factor from Long Ton (UK) to Short Ton (US) is 1.12.
What is the formula to convert Long Ton (UK) to Short Ton (US)?
The formula to convert Long Ton (UK) to Short Ton (US) is: ton = long ton × 1.12. For example, to convert 10 Long Ton (UK) to Short Ton (US), you would multiply 10 by 1.12.
What is a Long Ton (UK)?
The long ton (imperial ton) equals 2,240 pounds or 1,016.0469088 kg, and remains in use for shipping displacement.
What is a Short Ton (US)?
The short ton equals 2,000 pounds (907.18474 kg) and is the everyday "ton" in the United States.
What are the common uses of Long Ton (UK)?
The Long Ton (UK) is commonly used in shipping, UK industry (historic).
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Long Ton (UK) to Short Ton (US) converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/long_ton-to-short_ton